Question

during the month of september, as the number of cars available for sale decreases, the number of animals adopted from a shelter increases. which statement best describes this situation?
a there is association but not causation.
b there is causation but not association.
c there is both association and causation.
d there is neither association nor causation.

Explanation:

Association means there is a relationship or connection between two variables. Causation means one variable directly causes the other. Here, the number of cars available for sale decreasing and the number of animals adopted increasing are related (so there is an association). But a decrease in car sales does not directly cause an increase in animal adoptions. There could be other factors (like more people having time to adopt animals in September for reasons unrelated to car sales). So there is no causation.

Answer:

A. There is association but not causation.